To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
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This resolution would require the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Cuba, except for self-defense purposes.
What it does
This joint resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Cuba that have not been authorized by a formal declaration of war or specific congressional authorization. These restrictions would not apply to actions taken to defend the United States from an armed attack, respond to an imminent threat of attack, or carry out lawful counternarcotics operations.
Who is affected
This resolution directly affects the President and the United States Armed Forces by requiring the removal of military personnel from unauthorized hostilities within or against Cuba. The measure also impacts federal entities involved in the lawful execution of counternarcotics operations and those responsible for defending the United States against armed attacks or imminent threats.
Key provisions
- Removal of unauthorized Armed Forces. Directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless Congress has enacted a declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of military force.
- Self-defense and imminent threat exceptions. Clarifies that the resolution does not prevent the United States from taking military action to defend against an armed attack or the threat of an imminent armed attack.
- Counternarcotics operations exception. Specifies that the mandate for removal does not apply to the lawful execution of United States counternarcotics operations.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This joint resolution clarifies the scope of presidential military authority by requiring a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for hostilities against Cuba, while maintaining existing legal authorities for national self-defense and the execution of counternarcotics operations.
Stated purpose
The resolution seeks to require the removal of United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities within or against Cuba, while maintaining the ability to conduct lawful counternarcotics operations and defend the United States against armed attacks or imminent threats.